Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.
In this week’s episode, we turn our attention to Liverpool’s extraordinary journey through their history, culminating in Arne Slot’s Premier League title-winning side.
Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper trace the club’s legacy from its early 20th-century triumphs to modern-day glory.
They explore the tactical revolutions under legendary managers like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, the brilliance of iconic players in Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush, and the resurgence under Jürgen Klopp. The episode also highlights how Arne Slot has carried that legacy forward, building on the foundations laid by his predecessors.
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Introduction to Liverpool's Journey
Early Liverpool Champions: 1901-1923
The Impact of Tom Watson
Liverpool's Defensive Strengths
Post-War Liverpool: Nutrition and Success
The Rise of Billy Liddell
Jack Balmer's Unlikely Heroics
Liverpool's First Five Titles
Bill Shankly's Legacy
Bob Paisley's Tactical Brilliance
Liverpool's Dominance in the Late 70s
Liverpool's Dominant Back Four
Dalglish vs. Keegan: Who's Better?
The Greatest Liverpool Side of All Time?
European Cup Draw and Unfortunate Knockout
Transition to the Kenny Dalglish Era
Impact of Hillsborough and the 1989 Season
Liverpool's Modern Era and Klopp's Influence
Future Prospects and Final Thoughts
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